1. First and foremost: celebrate this milestone

Congratulations from the bottom of my heart! 💍 That moment when you decide to spend your lives together is everything. Give yourself permission to fully feel the joy before diving into to-do lists. Whether it’s a quiet evening with champagne, a family dinner, or a spontaneous celebration with friends—make this moment yours, exactly how you want it.

2. Start dreaming together

Before spreadsheets and bookings, take time to talk. A lot. What kind of wedding do you both truly envision? Is it an intimate gathering or a joyful weekend bash with all your friends? What matters most: the location, the food, the vibe, or the people? Explore what reflects your personalities and values. Also, discuss how you’ll share the tasks—who has the time or energy for what?

3. Define your budget boundaries

Before diving into specific plans, set a rough budget. How much can and do you want to spend? Your priorities will evolve as you research, but even a ballpark figure gives structure and helps with decision-making.

4. Choose your venue and set a date

Your venue will define so much: your date, the vibe, logistics. Choose a place where you feel truly yourselves. Consider practical aspects—indoor/outdoor options, rain plans, accessibility, catering rules—and listen to your intuition. If it feels right, it probably is.

5. Notify your loved ones

Once you have a date and location, share it with your closest family and friends. This gives them time to request time off or plan around travel. Don’t underestimate how much this helps them feel included and valued.

6. Book your key vendors early

Some vendors, especially photographers and videographers, book up over a year in advance. Once your date is set, start looking for the professionals who will shape your day. Do your research, and try to choose not just based on budget, but on vibe and trust. You deserve a team that gets you.

7. Say yes to the dress (and suit!)

Whether you’re buying, renting, or having something made, start early! Explore your options—maybe even try on a vintage dress from your mum or grandma, or discover your dream gown secondhand. And don’t forget the little things: shoes, jewelry, a veil or hairpiece, and quality hair & makeup pros who help you feel amazing.

8. Outline the ceremony and details

Start visualizing the ceremony. Civil or religious? Or maybe a friend-led symbolic ritual? Think about the seating plan, floral style (seasonal flowers can make a huge difference), and the invitations. These are detailed decisions, but keeping your shared vision in mind will help you navigate them.

+1. Enjoy the ride

Planning can feel overwhelming, but don’t forget—it’s also a beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime journey. This is a chapter full of new memories: food tastings with family, trying on dresses with friends, giggling over color palettes. Let the joy in. These moments are just as meaningful as the day itself.

And when the time comes to capture your love story, I’d love to be there for you. Let’s create something truly unforgettable together! 

1. RAW photos are not finished images

RAW files are the digital equivalent of a film negative or a sketch before a painting. They contain all the data from the camera sensor, but they haven’t been polished, color corrected, or edited in any way.
In fact, if you were to open one, it might look flat, dull, or even lifeless — and that’s totally normal. Because they’re not meant to be the final product.

Just like a wedding dress looks different before it’s tailored to you, RAW files are halfway there. They need the final touch: editing.

2. Editing is part of my signature style

When you choose dorsphotos, you’re not just hiring someone to push a shutter. You’re choosing a vision. My editing process is where I bring your photos to life — where the warm tones, soft highlights, and emotional atmosphere come through.

Every image you’ve seen in my portfolio has been carefully curated and lovingly edited to reflect the full story and emotion of the day. That consistency is part of my artistic identity, and it’s what ensures your gallery will feel timeless and uniquely you.

3. Consistency – a cohesive, beautiful gallery

RAW files are inconsistent — different lighting conditions, camera settings, and moments create a mix of tones and contrast.
But once I work my editing magic? The gallery becomes you-shaped. From the way I balance colors to how I highlight emotional details, editing ensures every photo fits harmoniously into your visual story.

Your wedding album should feel like a flowing story, not a disjointed collection of snapshots. That’s why every image I deliver has gone through the same thoughtful process.

4. Trusting a photographer means trusting their process

When you book a professional wedding photographer, you’re not just paying for images. You’re investing in someone’s creative process, experience, and storytelling style.
Delivering unfinished files would break that promise.

You trusted me to capture the most intimate, joyful, and emotional moments of your day. That trust includes believing that I’ll deliver them back to you in the most beautiful, meaningful way I know how.

5. RAW files are not user-friendly

Even if you’re curious to see the RAW files, the truth is: they’re not designed for regular use.

• They’re massive in size (often 25–50 MB per photo)

• They require professional software like Lightroom or Photoshop to open

• And they can’t be printed, shared, or posted without editing

Unless you’re a fellow photographer, RAW files are more confusing than helpful. I want you to have photos you can actually use — easily and joyfully.

6. The Final Gallery Is Worth the Wait

I pour my heart into every image I edit. Not just to make them look beautiful — but to make sure they feel like you. I know it’s hard to wait when you’re excited (and I always send sneak peeks!), but the full gallery is where the story comes together.

When you open it for the first time, I want you to smile, cry, laugh — and feel it all over again.
That’s why I don’t deliver RAW files.
Because your memories deserve to be seen in full color, full emotion, and full beauty.
Trust the process. It’s worth it.

Looking for a wedding photographer you can trust?

I’m here to capture your story honestly, artfully, and with all the heart it deserves. If you’re planning your wedding and dreaming of timeless photos that feel like you, let’s talk.